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September 2, 2010 | Thursday

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBarbara Kahn to step down as dean of UM’s School of Business AdministrationBarbara E. Kahn, who launched new global initiatives and academic programs during her tenure as dean of the University of Miami’s School of Business Administration, will step down from that role on January 15, 2011, UM has announced. | more

UNIVERSITYThe Children’s Movement of Florida and UM to host gubernatorial debate on children’s issuesThe Children’s Movement of Florida, in association with the University of Miami, will host the first-ever gubernatorial debate devoted exclusively to the needs of Florida’s children. The historic October 16 debate between major candidates vying to become Florida’s next governor will be held on UM’s Coral Gables campus and broadcast statewide by television stations and via the Internet. | more

ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCENational Geographic explorers to give public talk at UM
Some of the world’s top scientists will discuss their work during a free public forum on the University of Miami campus on Saturday, September 25, when National Geographic hosts an evening discussion on field research and exploration. | more

UNIVERSITYHelp Sebastian win the 2010 Capital One Mascot Challenge
Sebastian the Ibis, the University of Miami’s lovable mascot, needs your help to win one of the fiercest competitions of the college football season: the 2010 Capital One Mascot Challenge. Sebastian is one of 16 mascots competing in the challenge, which will pit different mascots against each other for the next 12 weeks. | more

SPORTSLINENo. 13 Miami opens its 2010 season tonight against Florida A&M
The University of Miami football team opens its 2010 season tonight against in-state foe Florida A&M at Sun Life Stadium. The Hurricanes enter the season ranked No. 13 in both the Associated Press and the USA Today Coaches polls. | more

UM’s Koubek Center serves as temporary home for new International Studies Preparatory Academy | more

UM health care students to learn visual thinking strategies at the Lowe | more

President Shalala talks health care reformUniversity of Miami President Donna E. Shalala, who served as secretary of health and human services in the Clinton administration, addressed an audience of faculty, staff, and students Wednesday on how health care reform will change the landscape of public health nationally and closer to home at UM.| more

Organizational Skills
The way you organize your workspace and time plays a critical part in your personal and career development. This course provides you with the opportunity to learn important skills needed to get organized, stay organized, and manage your time effectively and efficiently. | more

UM PRESENTSLoweDown Happy Hour: Celebration of Asian Art
At the first LoweDown Happy Hour of the new academic year, scheduled for Thursday, September 2 from 7 to 9 p.m., guests can enjoy a tour of the Asian Gallery by Lowe Art Museum director Brian Dursum, register for a raffle of the new catalog Aspects of Asian Art, and munch on Chinese food, with cocktails by Bacardi. | more

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